Manufacturing Supervisor

Overview

Lightship is the first American all-electric recreational vehicle manufacturer currently developing an aerodynamic, battery-powered trailer for the electric age. As the macro transition to an all-electric transportation ecosystem accelerates, Lightship is bringing the increased convenience and superior performance that electrification offers to a pastime enjoyed by over 11 million American families.

Honoring Diverse Perspectives

Lightship is committed to hiring and developing top talent from diverse backgrounds. We believe representing and supporting diverse groups is key to the success of our team members, customers, shareholders and the achievement of our mission and vision. We operate in a collaborative environment with a flat organizational structure and expect a high degree of integrity, autonomy and creativity from all members of the team.

About the Role
As a Manufacturing Supervisor on our Lightship RV team, you will lead a team of manufacturing associates to build Lightship's high-quality, all-electric recreational vehicles. You will own daily floor operations - driving safety, quality, and throughput - while developing your team and championing a culture of continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate for this role is someone who embraces rapid iteration and is driven to develop both talent and operational foundations from the ground up.


The standard day shift runs Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. As a salaried position, hours may vary slightly based on production needs, but core availability during this shift is essential for team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct daily production activities to meet scheduled output targets.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of ~20+ production associates through daily huddles, clear expectations, and timely feedback.
• Monitor line efficiency, cycle times, and throughput; identify and eliminate bottlenecks proactively.
• Ensure all units are built to specification, conducting in-process quality checks and driving root-cause analysis for defects and rework.
• Build and champion a zero-incident safety culture through process; Job Hazards Assessments ( JHAs), Lock-out tag-out (LOTO) compliance, and PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).
• Coordinate with Planning, Procurement, and Logistics to ensure materials and tooling are available on time.
• Lead or participate in Kaizen events, 5S initiatives, and lean manufacturing projects to reduce waste and improve output.
• Investigate near-misses and incidents; complete reports and implement corrective actions promptly.
• Track and report key production KPIs examples include; units per shift, scrap rate, labor efficiency, and on-time delivery.
• Ensure accurate completion of build sheets, work orders, and quality documentation.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality on process changes and new product introductions.
• Manage attendance, timekeeping, and adherence to company policies; escalate as appropriate.
• Participate in daily standup meetings to ensure daily goals are met.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of supervisory experience in a relevant manufacturing environment, such as but not limited to: automotive, aerospace, robotics
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams of ~20 or more technicians/associates in a fast-paced production setting.
• Strong understanding of quality management systems, engineering drawings, and production scheduling.
• Demonstrated experience working successfully in multi-disciplinary teams in a technical environment.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace tools
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)/Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)/Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a startup or early-stage manufacturing environment where processes, systems, and standards were being defined in real time.
• Proven ability to build production documentation from scratch, including SOPs, work instructions, and build sheets.
• Lean Six Sigma or equivalent lean manufacturing experience with a demonstrated ability to implement structured programs on floors that lacked prior process maturity, not just sustain existing ones.
• Track record of establishing people systems such as: shift handoff protocols, escalation paths, attendance accountability, and team meeting cadences.
• Experience partnering with Engineering and Quality to formalize processes during active production.
• Experience with Atlassian suite (JIRA, Confluence)

Equity

• Lightship compensation consists of the yearly salary above plus equity, which gives you a stake in the company.

$94,000 - $104,000 a year

Employee Benefits & Philosophy - Applies to Full Time Employees only

- Healthcare, Dental, Vision

- 401k

- Flexible Paid Time Off - that we actually want you to use!

- 13 Company Holidays: 8 throughout the year + the company observes a week of scheduled downtime during the end of the year, allowing all employees to enjoy a break

- 12 weeks paid parental leave

- Yearly LightTrip stipend for an RV trip &/or professional development opportunities


Lightship offers all of its full time employees and their dependents full benefits including health, dental and vision insurance. We are on a mission to create a more healthful all-electric experience for a pastime that millions of families enjoy and believe strongly that our team should not have to worry about quality healthcare for themselves or their loved ones along the way.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.